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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open grassy areas with unobstructed daily sunlight
Watering
Water moderately during active growth; tolerate short dry spells, avoid waterlogged soil
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; prefers cool temperate conditions, avoid extreme heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear pale green leaves arranged oppositely along stems
- Flower: Tiny white five-petaled star-shaped blooms with bright yellow stamens
- Stem: Slender, branching, hairless green stems with fine texture
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during growing season
Fertilization
No regular fertilization required; adapted to low-nutrient soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can promote excessive foliage over flowering
Crushed eggshell powder：Crush dried eggshells to fine powder; dust lightly on soil surface to add calcium without overfertilizing wildflower soilPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering period
- Remove yellowing foliage to maintain a tidy appearance
- Allow mature plants to self-seed for natural re-establishment the following year
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxic effects for humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower garden component; historical cathartic medicinal use (limited modern application)
